MLB rumors: News on free-agent contracts, trades and more

The off-season hot stove is starting to warm up with trade rumors and free agency decisions being made.

Yesterday's big news came out of the American League with the Houston Astros and New York Yankees making moves. The Astros signed outfielder Josh Reddick to a four-year, $52 million contract, and then completed a deal to acquire New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann in exchange for minor league pitchers Albert Abreu and Jorge Guzman. The Yankees have also emerged as players in the Derek Holland sweepstakes that already includes the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Friday

• The Kansas City Royals signed a two-year deal with catcher Drew Butera. He will receive a $3.8 million guarantee with $1.5 million for the 2017 season and $2.3 million in 2018, according to Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star.

• The Chicago Cubs announced the team claimed southpaw David Rollins off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

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